Schedule of reinforcement

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013526",
  "term": "Schedule of reinforcement",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A rule that determines when and how often a reinforcer is delivered in response to a specific behavior. This schedule influences the rate, pattern, and persistence of the behavior. Common schedules include fixed ratio, variable ratio, fixed interval, and variable interval, each producing distinct behavioral responses.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "conditioned stimulus",
    "schedule-controlled operant behaviour"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 903 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/schedule-of-reinforcement/"
}